He took his baby son in the car, claiming to have put him on his lap because the child enjoyed it.

But the prosecution argued that his actions put the lives of both children at risk.

Defence counsel Damien Halleron said his client could not explain why he was so drunk when stopped.

Despite being newly disqualified Kuros had gone to collect his daughter because his wife is still nervous about driving on the left hand side of the road, the court heard.

Mr Justice Maguire had adjourned the case for a full report from social services on the accused’s standard of family care.

With details now provided, it was confirmed in court today that another address in Portadown was available for Kuros.

The judge ruled he could be bailed to live there under curfew and adhere to a complete alcohol ban.

Stressing that Kuros is a disqualified driver who should not be behind the wheel of a car, he further forbid any shared trips with his children.

“This is clearly a man who has scant regard for the prohibitions that have been laid down by law,” Mr Justice Maguire said.

“Drinking and driving is a serious offence, being in a situation where you potentially subject a child or children through your alcohol consumption and your unlawful driving to significant risk is a matter of great concern.”

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